Canyon Springs High School

350 E Alexander Rd
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,719 students in grades 9-12, Canyon Springs High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,719 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in NV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Canyon Springs High School's student population of 2,719 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,719 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
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School Rankings

Canyon Springs High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon Springs High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NV)
#633 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Canyon Springs High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Canyon Springs High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Canyon Springs High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
18:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Canyon Springs High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Canyon Springs High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Canyon Springs High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
66%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Canyon Springs High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
26%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Canyon Springs High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Canyon Springs High School and the percentage of White public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Canyon Springs High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Canyon Springs High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Canyon Springs High School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
83%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Canyon Springs High School and public school graduation rate of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
79%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Canyon Springs High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Canyon Springs High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canyon Springs High School's ranking?
Canyon Springs High School is ranked #633 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Canyon Springs High School often compared to?
Canyon Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheyenne High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canyon Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Canyon Springs High School is 83%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Canyon Springs High School?
2,719 students attend Canyon Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Canyon Springs High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon Springs High School?
Canyon Springs High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Canyon Springs High School offer ?
Canyon Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Canyon Springs High School part of?
Canyon Springs High School is part of Clark County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,719 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 83% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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